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Item number M1.133 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Clay figure in the shape of a warrior. Dark orange, fairly grainy clay, full of white limestone particles, dark grits and fine silvery mica. Cream slip over entire surface. Blackk paint, thin, matt. He is bearded, standing with a tubular body widening out at bottom to form a splayed, circular base. Round shield on left arm and originally a sword or dagger in raised right hand. On head is a crested helmet. Two holes for suspension in base and one through base of crest. Red and black paint on crest. Black paint for facial features. Crossing red bands on chest. Lower half of body decorated with black and red bands of various widths. Red on shield. Black stripes on arm.